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AT&T Football Classic

Hampton does battle with Howard

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In the battle of the HUs, Hampton prevailed on the field

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  • Members of the Hampton University Marching Band make their way to the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Members of the Hampton University Marching Band make their way to the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • The Gamma Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha perform at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    The Gamma Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha perform at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • A member of the Rho Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta poses at the beginning of their performance while tailgating at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Howard University faces off with Hampton University in the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    A member of the Rho Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta poses at the beginning of their performance while tailgating at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Howard University faces off with Hampton University in the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Members of the Eastern Senior High School Blue & White Marching Machine dance after their performance while tailgating at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Members of the Eastern Senior High School Blue & White Marching Machine dance after their performance while tailgating at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • A women holds up the sign for Alpha Kappa Alpha while tailgating at the Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Howard University faces off with Hampton University in the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    A women holds up the sign for Alpha Kappa Alpha while tailgating at the Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Howard University faces off with Hampton University in the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard students, Deja Dixon and Alexus Jordan pose for a photo at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard students, Deja Dixon and Alexus Jordan pose for a photo at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Dakota Reveas spins Delaria Ridley while dancing at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic. (Brent Lewis/ The Undefeated )
    Dakota Reveas spins Delaria Ridley while dancing at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic. (Brent Lewis/ The Undefeated )
  • Howard Bison waits for Hampton Pirates snap at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard Bison waits for Hampton Pirates snap at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard fans take pictures during the halftime performance at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard fans take pictures during the halftime performance at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hampton Pirates fans cheer during the third quarter at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hampton Pirates fans cheer during the third quarter at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Members of the Hampton University marching band at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Members of the Hampton University marching band at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Fans watch the end of the first half at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Fans watch the end of the first half at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Mr. Howard University, Jalen Saunders, straightens the tiara on Miss Howard University's Victoria Gray before taking the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Mr. Howard University, Jalen Saunders, straightens the tiara on Miss Howard University's Victoria Gray before taking the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Members of the Hampton woodwind section get pumped up before halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Members of the Hampton woodwind section get pumped up before halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard Bison band performs during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hats of the drum majors from Hampton University sit along the edge of the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hats of the drum majors from Hampton University sit along the edge of the field at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hampton Pirates Marching Band perform during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hampton Pirates Marching Band perform during halftime at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • A member of the Hampton University Marching Band plays at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    A member of the Hampton University Marching Band plays at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Howard Bison cheerleaders face off with Hampton Pirates at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Howard Bison cheerleaders face off with Hampton Pirates at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hampton Pirates and Howard Bison cheerleaders mingle during the third quarter at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hampton Pirates and Howard Bison cheerleaders mingle during the third quarter at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hampton University head coach Connell Maynor yells after a play at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hampton University head coach Connell Maynor yells after a play at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Hampton fans cheer in the stands at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Hampton fans cheer in the stands at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Kevin Wolfolk hugs his son Wesley Wolfolk (18) of the Hampton Pirates after their win at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Kevin Wolfolk hugs his son Wesley Wolfolk (18) of the Hampton Pirates after their win at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
  • Shakim Alonzo (2) of the Hampton Pirates smiles after winning at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.
    Shakim Alonzo (2) of the Hampton Pirates smiles after winning at Robert F Kennedy Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. Hampton defeated Howard 34-7 to win the annual AT&T Nation's Football Classic.

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